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Accuride Acquisition of Italian Firm Signals Global Ambition
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Wheel-products supplier Accuride Corp. acquired a 70% interest in Italian steel wheel manufacturer Gianetti Ruote S.r.l. from the MW Italia wheels division of CLN S.p.A.
Rep. Reid Ribble's Truck Weight Amendment Fails
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WASHINGTON - The House on Nov. 3 rejected an effort by Rep. Reid Ribble (R-Wis.) aimed at allowing states to increase weight limits for trucks.
Manufacturing Stagnates in October on Weak Global Sales
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American manufacturing remained stuck in neutral in October as factories struggled with dwindling overseas demand and well-stocked customers at home.
Shipping Braces for Pollution Tax After Climate Talks
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The shipping industry expects to be stung by a carbon levy as momentum building from climate talks in Paris starting this month makes a cut to its greenhouse-gas emissions likely.
FedEx Tender Offer for TNT Extended to Allow More Regulatory Review Time
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FedEx Corp. and TNT Express NV said the tender offer for the Dutch package and express company's shares has been extended until Jan. 8 to allow more time for completion of regulatory reviews in countries such as China and Brazil.
West Virginia Trucking Association members receive a 2.7% discount
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